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In the News: Rachel Moran on Chauvin Sentencing
In the NewsAssociate School of Law Professor Rachel Moran spoke with KSTP-TV and The Associated Press on ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's sentencing for the murder of George Floyd. From the KSTP-TV story: “I think it’s significant Derek Chauvin chose not to apologize, and it’s particularly significant in the context of a guilty plea,” said Rachel Moran,…
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In the News: Mark Osler on Chauvin Sentencing, Charges
In the NewsSchool of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke with The Associated Press on ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's charges and the future of his prison sentence. From the article: “I’ve been in several federal prisons, including prison camps, and they are not country clubs,” said Mark Osler, a professor at University of St. Thomas School of… -
In the News: Legal Impact of Roe v. Wade Ruling
In the NewsIn the the wake of the Supreme Court's decision that argues the U.S. constitution provides no right to an abortion, legal experts from the University of St. Thomas School of Law were interviewed about the legal implications of the ruling. On KARE 11's "Breaking the News," law professor Rachel Paulose broke down the decision, what… -
In the News: Artika Tyner on Using Books to Change Lives
In the NewsArtika Tyner, St. Thomas law professor and founding director of the Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice, spoke with the Star Tribune on working to boost literacy and close opportunity gaps. Tyner was recently awarded a Bush Foundation fellowship, which she hopes to focus on boosting literacy rates and access to books, melting away… -
In the News: Rachel Paulose on Proud Boys Charged With Sedition
In the NewsLaw professor Rachel Paulose discussed with WCCO Radio the charges of seditious conspiracy against members of the Proud Boys and what could lie ahead for others involved in the Jan. 6 riots. Listen to the full conversation here: -
In the News: Rachel Paulose on Trial Delay of J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao
In the NewsLaw professor Rachel Paulose spoke with KARE 11 News regarding the delay of the state trial of fired Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao in connection with the death of George Floyd. Watch the interview below: -
In the News: Rachel Moran Discusses MPD Changes, Reforms
Law NewsSt. Thomas law professor Rachel Moran spoke with KARE 11 on how the Minneapolis Police Department has changed since the death of George Floyd. "The mayor did finally recently implement a ban on no-knock warrants. Police department has agreed to ban the use of chokeholds and neck restraints, but let's not pretend that this is…